Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Merthyr Town 6th with 67 points, Beaconsfield Town 19th with 48, 19 apart. The last five rounds placed Beaconsfield Town 10th in the league for form — higher than their 19th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.02/1.4 for Merthyr Town and 1.5/1.86 for Beaconsfield Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.64.
Merthyr Town's unbeaten run stood at 6, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Beaconsfield Town had lost three in a row. From the last five rounds, Merthyr Town held 13 points of 15 and Beaconsfield Town 2.
The venue was Penydarren Park in Merthyr Tydfil, with room for 10,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Beaconsfield Town led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-3.